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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.98, 20,591.43 and 8,206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.98, 20,591.43 and 8,206.89 is: 11,325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.98 : 20,591.43 = 8,206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.98/20,591.43 = 8,206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.98x = 20,591.43 × 8,206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.98x = 168,991,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,991,600.95/14,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.77

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